Area Obituaries

Patsy Mae Bell Davis, 74, was born on October 17, 1947, in Wilkes County, to Con Bell and Opal Caudill Bell Alexander. On Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022, she was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully left this world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior as well as family…

James Harold Teague, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. James was born on July 1, 1946, in Alexander County, to the late James Walter Teague and Blanch Elmer Boston Teague. Mr. Teague was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Mr.…

On the afternoon of May 30, 2022, Donnie Howard Thompson left this world for his heavenly home. Donnie was born in Thomasville, NC, on April 14, 1959, to Ann Coggins and the late Howard Thompson. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Patricia Taylor and Norma-Jean Thompson. He is survived by his mother,…

Ross Johnson, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Caldwell County. He was born May 21, 1939, in Caldwell County, to the late Arthur and Dolly Johnson. During his working career, he was a co-owner of Johnson’s Milling and Feed Inc. Mr. Johnson was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church. He…

Donna Lynn Wike, 67, of Axton, Virginia, went to her forever home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She is survived by her husband, John Franklin of the home; her mother, Phyllis Elder and husband Larry; her daughter, Renee Davis Harrington and husband Chris, and two grandsons; her sister, Dianna Lawrence, and daughter, Laurel, and son,…

Beth Elaine Plumley, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home. Beth was born on January 22, 1926, in Monroe County, New York. She was of the Mormon faith and worked for over 30 years for Orleans County DSS. She enjoyed camping, cruises, all kinds of traveling, and playing board…

Roger Eric Lackey, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home. Eric was born on December 5, 1984, in Iredell County, to Roger Dale “Possum” Lackey of Hiddenite and the late Johana Smith Lackey. Eric worked in heating and cooling all his adult life. Eric enjoyed fishing and working with wood.…

David William “Bill” Chapman, 77, of Taylorsville, entered his heavenly home to be with his Savior on May 21, 2022. He was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, on September 13, 1944. He was the son of the late David Chapman Jr. and Wilma Jones Chapman. Bill lived in Iowa until 1953, when he and his family…

Dorothy Lucille Kerley Hager, 84, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Lucille was born September 18, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Thomas Coffey Kerley and Rittie Faye Kerley. Lucille was a furniture worker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,…